Oriental & Complementary Therapies


Please click image above for a PDF of the latest details of chi yu therapies & treatments

  Our Philosophy


  • Holistic Approach  - chi yu is concerned with each individual as a whole - your body, mind and soul.  We  treat the underlying cause of conditions as well as the symptoms
  • East meets West  - chi yu incorporates Eastern and Western therapies, bringing together the best aspects of the two traditional healing philosophies and practices
  • Bespoke Treatment  - chi yu tailors a treatment according to the particular needs of each individual. Two or more different therapies are often integrated into a treatment to create the most appropriate treatment for your needs
  • Integrated Health Care - chi yu integrates the principles of complementary medicine and conventional medical knowledge, offering highly effective treatments
  • After Care Advice - chi yu provides lifestyle and dietary advice to support your health as a part of our holistic treatments
  • Being Green & ethical  - chi yu recycle and use recycled, ethical and environmentally sustainable materials wherever possible. Our uniforms and towels are made from bamboo fibres
  • Natural & Organic  - chi yu use fine quality products that are naturally & organically grown wherever possible. All products available at chi yu are not tested on animals, free from unnecessary preservatives, synthetic colouring and perfumes

Treatments in Brief

  • chi yu Integrated Therapy (exclusive signature treatment)
  • chi yu Chidoriya Japanese Facial (exclusive signature treatment)
  • Acupuncture
  • Holistic & Oriental Aromatherapy
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Acupressure and Meridian Massage
  • Deep Tissue and Remedial Massage
  • Thai Yoga Massage
  • Thai Hot compress Ritual
  • Tui Na Massage Pregnancy and Post-Natal Care
  • Reflexology & Oriental Foot Massage 
  • Environ Vitamin Facial 
  • Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture 
  • Naturalift Facial
  • Hot Stone Therapy

Treatments In Detail

chi yu wellbeing

chi yu Integrated Therapy... is our signature treatment. A range of therapies are incorporated to tailor treatments to suit your needs and preferences

Acupuncture... has been practiced in Asia for thousands of years. Fine, sterilised needles are inserted in certain points located on the body to promote the flow of the vital energy, known as chi (Qi). It helps a wide range of acute and chronicconditions

Cupping Therapy... is a technique of applying suction cups on certain acupuncture points or areas on the body. It encourages the flow of Qi as well as circulation. Cupping therapy is incorporated into acupuncture treatments

Ear Acupuncture... is often incorporated into a body acupuncture treatment. Fine needles or small magnets are applied on the points located on the ear. It is widely used for many conditions such as addiction, stress-related conditions, obesity and various pains

Holistic Aromatherapy... is the application of organic essential oils extracted from plants through massage and inhalation. Specific essential oils and carrier oils are selected according to your needs and applied to your body to alleviate physical and emotional tension

Oriental Aromatherapy... is a therapeutic integration of aromatherapy and oriental medicine. Specific organic essential oils and carrier oils are selected based on the Oriental diagnosis during a consultation are applied to the skin through acupressure and meridian massage to balance the Qi and restore the health

Craniosacral Therapy... is a gentle yet extremely powerful therapy. Using light contact, your therapist identifies tensions and restrictions within the body resulting from physical or emotional stress. Craniosacral therapy promotes the body’s own healing ability to release these restrictions

Acupressure & Meridian Massage... is based on the traditional oriental bodywork, which works with meridians, the energy pathways and acupressure points located in the body to encourage the free flow of Qi

Deep Tissue & Remedial Massage... helps to release muscle tensions and stimulate blood circulation through slow strokes with deep pressure and improve joint mobility by applying muscle stretching techniques

Thai Yoga Massage... involves the application of firm rhythmical pressure on the energy pathway called ‘Sen’ and gentle stretching. Together these techniques help to unblock stagnation of Qi, relieve tensions and stresses from your body and mind

Thai Herbal Compress Ritual... is an invigorating and energising treatment. Steamed compresses filled with therapeutic botanical ingredients are pounded onto the body along with Thai yoga massage. Warm poultices open pores bringing therapeutic heat to ease muscular pains and revitalise the mind. You can take the compresses for use at home in an herbal bath or as a room fragrance

Tui Na Massage... is a part of Traditional Chinese medicine. It involves stimulation of specific acupuncture points and meridians as well as application of joint mobilisation. It helps to treat many conditions including musculo-skeletal disorders and stress-related conditions

Pregnancy & Post-natal Care... are especially tailored for mums-to-be and new mums to support their wellbeing. A range of therapies can help to relieve symptoms during pregnancy, such as back aches, fatigue, and water retention. For post-natal care restore hormone balance and reduce physical discomfort.  Your therapist can assist you to tailor the best treatments during consultation

Reflexology & Eastern Foot Massage... is an ancient healing artthat uses a specific finger pressure to access the whole body through the feet or hands.  Reflexology helps to unblock areas of congestion to restore the balance to body and mind. Specific points and meridians on the feet are also stimulated to encourage the natural flow of Qi in the body

chi yu beauty for face

Chidoriya Japanese Facial... is our signature facial using Chidoriya Japanese skin care range from Kyoto. It includes cleansing, exfoliation, mask and a combination of acupressure, meridian massage and lymphatic drainage with a jade roller to improve skin texture, minimizes the ageing process and repairs the skin.  Chidoriya only uses natural ingredients, such as rice bran, camellia oil and aduki beans that have been traditionally used for beauty care in Japan for centuries

Environ Vitamin Facial... is packed with active vitamins A, C E, beta carotene, lactic acid and botanical ingredients, designed to treat and prevent sun damage, premature ageing, problematic and pigmentation skin. Includes pre-cleanse, cleanse, exfoliation, extractions, massage and seaweed mask

Environ Express Facial... is a lunch break treatment to revive and radiate the skin.  It Includes cleansing, exfoliation and seaweed mask

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture... uses fine sterilised needles inserted into points on the face, ear and body to rejuvenate the skin. It improves skin texture, collagen production, and reduces signs of aging. A course of treatments is recommended for a long lasting effect

Naturalift Facial... incorporates traditional system of massage techniques drawn from the ancient Indian, Japanese and facial reflexology.  This facial helps to improve the complexion by removing toxins, is anti-ageing and can balance the life force energy holistically, which helps to improve overall health. Includes cleanse, tone, face massage, mask (75mins facial only), moisturiser

chi yu beauty ∙ for eyes

    • Eyelash Tint                          
    • Eyebrow Tint
    • Eyelash & Brow Tint
    • Eyebrow Reshaping